Student Opportunities

The Intelligence Community is committed to growing the next generation of intelligence professionals by offering current students a variety of temporary employment and scholarship opportunities. Click here to download the "IC Opportunities for Students" brochure.

ABOUT THE ODNI

The Director of National Intelligence serves as the head of the U.S. Intelligence Community, overseeing and directing the implementation of the National Intelligence Program and acting as the principal advisor to the President, the National Security Council, and the Homeland Security Council for intelligence matters related to national security. The Office of the DNI's goal is to effectively integrate foreign, military and domestic intelligence in defense of the homeland and of United States interests abroad.

ODNI is comprised of a headquarters element, three national centers (NCTC, the National Counterterroism Center; NCPC, the National Counterproliferation Center; and NCSC, the National Counterintelligence and Security Center) as well as the National Intelligence Council and IARPA, the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity.

You can learn which agencies offer what specific opportunities by consulting the Student/Special Programs web page of each particular agency. You may also visit www.intelligence.gov for additional information on Intelligence Community opportunities available for students.

VACANCIES

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants must apply to a specific vacancy announcement. All applications must be submitted electronically. ODNI makes employment decisions based on a fair and equitable competitive hiring process where applicants’ qualifications (education, professional experience, and skill set) are reviewed and evaluated.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

The current opening requires an active Top Secret/Sentitive Comparmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Due to the volume of applications received, applicants will only be contacted if they have been selected for an interview.

To verify receipt of your application package ONLY, you may call 703-275-3663.